Warren Beatty: His Love Stories

For MEL, I wrote about Warren Beatty's filmography through the prism of his onscreen romances. (Spoiler Alert: Not many of them end up happy.) Hope you enjoy.

Robert De Niro, Sans Martin Scorsese

Sure, he's a great actor, but when you're making a list of great Robert De Niro performances, you tend to focus on his work with Martin Scorsese. So, I gave myself the challenge of picking the two-time Oscar-winner's best roles from the rest of his oeuvre. No problem.

Paul Newman 101

Where do you start with the career of Paul Newman? I'd like to suggest these 10 films.

Cary Grant 101

Picking only 10 movies to encapsulate Cary Grant is hard. My picks are over at MEL.

Spencer Tracy 101

Spencer Tracy played priests and dads, judges and romantic foils. For MEL, I did a tour of his filmography, picking out the gems amidst a body of work that could be very uneven. Read it here.

Jimmy Stewart 101

Where do you start if you're wanting to dive into Jimmy Stewart's oeuvre? I have your guide.

Frank Sinatra 101

He's one of the 20th century's greatest singers. But how was he as an actor? Over at MEL, I look at some of the highlights of his movie career.

Orson Welles 101

The boy from Illinois who went on to direct, arguably, the greatest movie ever made, Orson Welles lived most of his life under the cloud of Citizen Kane. For MEL, I highlight his most pivotal moments, including those infamous wine commercials.

Sidney Poitier 101

For MEL, I decided to salute the Oscar-winning actor and trailblazer. What are his essential films? Read on.

Marlon Brando 101

If you were going to start your Marlon Brando education, what movies should you see? For MEL, I did a twist on that question, offering up the movies (and more) that best represent his legacy. That means they're aren't necessarily the best, but they're where to begin. Hope you enjoy.